Putnam man faces multiple charges

A 42-year old Putnam County man, arrested last week on burglary and other charges faced additional charges, Friday stemming from a home invasion earlier this month.

The suspect, Robert Nathaniel Gray, 42, of Satsuma, is facing charges of home invasion, robbery with a weapon and grand theft stemming from an incident that occurred at a residence in the 6200 block of County Road 13 South in Hastings on Oct. 11, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Gray allegedly entered the residence through a rear window shortly after midnight. He reportedly then went through the house and came in contact with a 20-year-old pregnant female. He allegedly forcefully took her purse and knocked her to the ground.

The suspect fled on foot, according to the SJSO.

The victim, who was six months pregnant, was taken to Flagler Hospital, where she was treated and released at the time.

The suspect was contacted the next day by a patrol deputy. His information was obtained at the time, and he reportedly was later identified by the victim through a photo lineup.

Six days later, Gray was observed entering and leaving a home in the 1600 block of Four Mile Road, the SJSO reported.

Deputies reportedly stopped him three blocks away carrying a black drill case, large wrench and a tire iron. They also discovered evidence at the home where a door was pried open to gain entry.

At the time, Gray was charged with burglary to a dwelling, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief and was booked into the County Jail in lieu of bonds totaling $4,500.

After the home invasion victim reportedly identified him, Gray was questioned by detectives with the Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit and admitted to that incident. An arrest warrant was obtained Friday for the new charges that carry bonds totaling $100,000.